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Are we (halfway) there yet?!

How has your 2009 been? The good or bad news is: Half the year is gone. Half the year can’t be recovered.

With June 1 quickly approaching, it’s time to evaluate financial, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual wellness. Examining these facets can be humbling, but empowering.

How are those resolutions going? Did you squander the past six months? (I feel like I did!) Or are you on-track for a satisfying second half? Either way, the halfway mark warrants a review.

It’s never too late to begin a new chapter. I’m sure you’ve heard those obnoxious yea-sayers swearing that writing down goals works. Perhaps. There is probably truth to that. I just do it because I feel like David Letterman when making lists.

Here’s the plan:

1) Write down what you want to accomplish.

You are always telling yourself, “One of these days I’m gonna…” Make today that day to list that goal. It’s helpful to write down long-term goals (I will submit hilarious home footage to that TV show) as well as to write down specific short-term goals that will serve as stepping stones towards the big picture (I will purchase a piñata and start taping. Hilarity will ensue.)

2) Celebrate little victories.

It can be discouraging to realize what you have not accomplished. Remember those little victories that you do get right. (Hilarity did NOT ensue, but this candy is delicious compensation.)

3) Obey the Jedi master.

“Do or do not. There is no try.”

Yoda said it. I believe it. Let’s attack it.

Half a year is gone. No worries. We’ve still got six months left of possible redemption. What’s your plan? Hope you get a chance to take a long (hopefully not unpleasant) look in the financial, intellectual, physical, social and spiritual mirror soon.